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☆ 2024 is a big year for the sun. This Helio year, see a total eclipse, solar storms, and NASA almost landing on our star.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The sun has a big year in 2024, starting with a total solar eclipse across the US. NASA's Parker Solar Probe will fly closer to the sun than any spacecraft ever, almost landing on it. One of the main events this year will be a historically cool total solar eclipse crossing the US in April. AdvertisementIn a total solar eclipse, the moon passes in front of the sun as seen from Earth, darkening the sky. For example, NASA is launching three rockets during the April total solar eclipse, loaded with instruments to study how the sudden darkness changes our upper atmosphere.

Persons: NASA's Parker, —, It's, Rodrigo Garrido, Rune Stoltz Bertinussen, Kelly Korreck, Connie Moore, NASA's, Nour Raouafi, Johns Hopkins, Steve Gribben, Raouafi, That's Organizations: Probe, Service, American Geophysical Union, Reuters, NASA, Parker Locations: San Francisco, Northern, Arizona, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Tromso, Norway

☆ A rare solar eclipse is happening in the US this weekend and 68 million Americans have the chance to see it. Here's when, where, and how to see this spectacular 'ring of fire' safely.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Here's what causes a solar eclipse, how often they happen, and how to watch without burning your eyes. What an annular solar eclipse is, and what causes itThe entire sequence of an annular solar eclipse, from the beginning to the ring of fire. After that, the contiguous US won't see another total solar eclipse until 2044, or an annular eclipse until 2046. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe paths of the October 2023 annular solar eclipse (left) and the 2024 total solar eclipse (right). How to view a solar eclipse without burning your eyesIf you look at a solar eclipse with no protection, you could damage your eyes.

Persons: —, annularity, MDT, you'll, goh keng cheong, Guhathakurta, Sertac Kayar, Alex Lockwood, Donald Trump, Melania, Barron, Kevin Lamarque, Connie Moore Organizations: Service, NASA, NASA's, US, White, National Park Service, NPS Locations: Oregon, Texas, annularity Eugene, , California, , Nevada, Richfield , Utah, MDT Albuquerque, New Mexico, MDT San Antonio , Texas, Colorado, New York, Diyarbakir, Turkey, Maine, Corpus Christi , Texas

☆ The October 2023 solar eclipse is known as a 'ring of fire.' Here's what that means, when it's happening, and how to see it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat an annular solar eclipse is, and what causes itThe entire sequence of an annular solar eclipse, from the beginning to the ring of fire. The eclipse of October 14, however, will be an annular solar eclipse. AdvertisementAdvertisementAfter that, the contiguous US won't see another total solar eclipse until 2044, or an annular eclipse until 2046. The paths of the October 2023 annular solar eclipse (left) and the 2024 total solar eclipse (right). How to view a solar eclipse without burning your eyesIf you look at a solar eclipse with no protection, you could damage your eyes.

Persons: —, goh keng cheong, Guhathakurta, Sertac Kayar, They're, Alex Lockwood, Donald Trump, Melania, Barron, Kevin Lamarque, Connie Moore Organizations: Service, NASA, US, NASA's, White, National Park Service, NPS Locations: Portland , Oregon, San Antonio , Texas, Diyarbakir, Turkey, Texas, Maine, Oregon, Corpus Christi , Texas

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